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Endoscopic cutting instruments having improved cutting efficiency and reduced manufacturing costs

a cutting instrument and manufacturing cost technology, applied in the field of endoscopic tissue resection and powered surgical instruments, can solve the problems of metallic debris generation, waste of resources, etc., and achieve the effect of reducing manufacturing costs and improving cutting efficiency

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-02-19
HANSHI
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[0017]In view of the foregoing, it is a primary object of the present invention to provide an endoscopic shaver assembly having improved cutting efficiency and reduced manufacturing costs.

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Contact stresses (Hertzian in the case of spherical surfaces) at the distal bearing surfaces can be high and can cause galling and generation of metallic debris if the surfaces are improperly designed or formed.

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[0076]Although any methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of embodiments of the present invention, the preferred methods, devices, and materials are now described. However, before the present materials and methods are described, it is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the particular sizes, shapes, dimensions, materials, methodologies, protocols, etc. described herein, as these may vary in accordance with routine experimentation and optimization. It is also to be understood that the terminology used in the description is for the purpose of describing the particular versions or embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention which will be limited only by the appended claims.

[0077]Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the present inv...

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Abstract

The present invention is directed to improving the cutting efficiency and reducing the manufacturing costs associated with endoscopic cutting instruments by eliminating the distal bearing surfaces or providing means for making the contact at the distal bearing intermittent so that surfaces do no undergo high localized heat and galling. In one embodiment, this goal is achieved by modifying or removing the axial constraints on the inner sliding member that are characteristic of conventional endoscopic shavers. In another embodiment, the improved cutting efficiency and reduced manufacturing cost is achieved by eliminating a closed end characteristic of conventional endoscopic shavers (e.g., removing the closed end of either the inner sliding member or the outer sliding member to thereby eliminate the associated bearing surface formed therebetween).

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PRIORITY[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. Nos. 60 / 964,590, filed Aug. 13, 2007, and U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61 / 011,828, filed Jan. 22, 2008, the contents of which are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety.[0002]This application also claims the benefit of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 634,102, filed Dec. 6, 2006, which, in turn, claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 831,986, filed Jul. 19, 2006, both of which are incorporated by reference herein in their entiretyTECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0003]The present invention relates generally to the field of endoscopic tissue resection and powered surgical instruments for use therein, more particularly to minimally invasive endoscopic cutting instruments having improved cutting efficiency and reduced manufacturing costs. In particular, the present invention teaches the elimination of or modification to the distal bearing surface of such...

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IPC IPC(8): A61B1/32
CPCA61B2017/32004A61B17/32002
Inventor HEISLER, GARY R.
Owner HANSHI
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